Utah Admin. Code 432-11-2

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
Section R432-11-2 - General Construction
(1) The licensee shall additionally comply with Section R432-4-19 and ensure compliance with the following modifications:
(a) corridors in patient use areas are a minimum of eight feet wide;
(b) handrails are provided on both sides of corridors and hallways used by patients that are 34 inches above the floor, except for areas serving children and other special care areas; and
(c) fixtures in a resident toilet and bathroom are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair turning space within the room.
(2) The licensee shall provide the following:
(a) plumbing, including medical gas and suction systems;
(b) an emergency electrical service;
(c) an onsite emergency generator connected to the recommended services in the plans review required in Section R432-4-12;
(d) telephone;
(e) nurse call;
(f) heating equipment necessary to provide adequate heated space to house all patients under emergency conditions;
(g) one duplex receptacle in each patient room;
(h) one duplex receptacle at each nurse station;
(i) duplex receptacles in the emergency heated area at a ratio of one for each ten patients; and
(j) fuel storage capacity that permits continuous operation for at least 48 hours.

Utah Admin. Code R432-11-2

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-15, effective 7/26/2023